USA: Postdoctoral position immunology, molecular, or cell biology

A postdoctoral position is open to study homing properties of T cell subsets in melanoma and vitiligo, in the laboratory of Dr. Caroline Le Poole. Highly motivated recent graduates (PhD and/or MD) with a strong background in immunology, molecular, or cell biology are encouraged to apply. Previous experience working with mice is preferred. Loyola is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer/educator and is committed to drug free and smoke free workplace.

Our research is conducted in the Oncology Research Institute on the Loyola University Chicago Health Science Campus, located in the west suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.

To apply: Interested applicants may send CV, a brief description of research interests and career goals, and contact information of three references via email to: ilepool@lumc.edu.

USA: Postdoctoral position in translational gene therapy and cell therapy

A Research Associate/postdoctoral position is available in translational gene therapy and cell therapy. This position is available for a scientist (PhD, MD, and/or DVM) interested in the design and use of cell based therapies to modulate immunity for a variety of disease conditions. This position will focus on the development of novel strategies to alter immunity through the use of genetically altered immune cells in the context of cancer, autoimmunity, and/or infection. The overall aim is to develop novel immune therapies, demonstrate efficacy and mechanisms of action in preclinical studies, which will lead to Phase I clinical trials in patients. The ideal candidate will have a background in gene therapy, inflammation, molecular immunity, and in vivo techniques. Experience with autoimmunity, immunotherapy, and viral transduction would be helpful. Good communication skills, leadership potential, and the ability to work in a team are essential. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To apply: Interested applicants should send a single PDF document by email that contains: a brief summary of research interests and career goals, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and the names of three professional references to:

Dr. Charles Sentman, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 6W Borwell Bldg., One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, N.H. 03756, U.S.A; email: charles.l.sentman@dartmouth.edu; website: http://dms.dartmouth.edu/faculty/facultydb/view.php?uid=139.

Avian Immunology postdoctoral research opportunity at USA

An Avian Immunology postdoctoral research opportunity is available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory (SEPRL) in Athens, GA. The selected applicant will participate in research on avian immunology as it relates to infection and protection against avian influenza virus.

To be eligible, applicants must have received a doctorate degree in an area related to immunology or infectious diseases within five years of the desired starting date. Relevant fields include immunology, virology, infectious diseases, and molecular biology.

The ideal candidate will have experience with animal models of infectious diseases and specific experience with poultry, virology, and influenza research.

In addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills, required previous experience includes:

• Flow cytometry
• Immunofluorescence staining
• Confocal microscopy
• Molecular cloning
• RRT-PCR
• Cell culture
• Standard microbiological techniques
• Animal handling skills

BSL-3 laboratory experience is desirable as this position requires work in a biocontainment laboratory. Candidates must have the ability to read and write English.

While participants will not enter into an employment relationship with ARS, this position requires a pre-employment check and a full background investigation.

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents.

This is an equal opportunity program open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or covered veteran’s status.

For additional information about the ARS Postdoctoral Research Program, please visithttp://www.orise.orau.gov/usda-ars.

To apply: An application can be found at http://orise.orau.gov/usda-ars/applicants/application.htm. Please reference Project # ARS-SEPRL-2013-0010 in your application and when calling or writing for information.

Contact: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), Attn: ARS Postdoctoral Research Program, MS-36, P.O. Box 117, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Questions: Ms. Elizabeth Nelson, Phone: 865-574-0781, Fax: 865-576-4197, E-mail:usda-ars@orau.org.

Please contact usda-ars@orau.org with questions.

Web address of Department or Division - http://www.orise.orau.gov/usda-ars/applicants/current-research-opportunities.aspx

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Research awards at the graduate, postdoctoral and senior research levels, USA

Research Associateship Program Research Opportunities.  The National Research Council of the National Academies is accepting applications for competitive awards for independent graduate, postdoctoral and senior scientific research to be conducted at participating US federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.  Awards are offered in all fields of science and engineering.  These awards provide the opportunity to devote full time to research in state-of-the-art facilities often unique to the federal research enterprise.  Applicants design their own research projects to be compatible with the interests of the sponsoring laboratory.  Many opportunities are open to non-US as well as US citizens.  Most awards are for one year, renewable in annual increments to a total of three years.  Senior researchers may apply for shorter periods.  Further details are on the Web site.

Sponsoring laboratories include:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,  US Environmental Protection Agency, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Air Force Research Laboratory, US Air Force Academy, US Army Research Laboratory, US Military Academy, Naval Research Laboratory, US Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory and US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, including Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases.

 Awards include generous stipends ranging from $45,000 to $80,000 per year and higher for additional experience.  Awards also include relocation, professional travel and health insurance.  Prospective applicants must identify a research opportunity at a participating laboratory using the Web site listed below, and contact the prospective Research Adviser at the lab as early as possible prior to the anticipated application date to discuss research interests and funding opportunities.   Applications must be submitted online directly to the NRC atwww.nationalacademies.org/rap.  CVs will not be accepted in lieu of online applications.  Annual application submission deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 for reviews in mid-March, mid-June, mid-September and mid-January respectively.  Awards are announced within six to eight weeks of each application review deadline.  Questions should be directed to the NRC at TEL: 202-334-2760 or rap@nas.edu.

Postdoctoral position in molecular biology and immunology in USA

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in a well-funded laboratory at the Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, to study the role of innate immune cell activation, monocyte/macrophage trafficking and signaling mechanisms in liver disease. The primary focus of our research is to employ molecular and cellular in vitro and in vivo translational approaches to understand the mechanisms regulating in immune cell function during liver inflammation. For further details on research conducted in the lab please visit:http://profiles.umassmed.edu/profiles/ProfileDetails.aspx?From=SE&Person=212

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with good knowledge and great interest in cellular and molecular biology, and immunology. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. with a background in molecular biology and immunology demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Good communication skills and the desire to work in an interactive, multidisciplinary research team are essential. Stipends are commensurate with education and experience.

To apply: Please submit a CV and names of three references to:

Pranoti Mandrekar, Ph.D., Associate Professor, GI Division, Dept. of Med. LRB Rm #221, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 364 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605; Phone: (508) 856-5391; Fax: (508)856-4770; Email:pranoti.mandrekar@umassmed.edu.

2014 Postdoctoral Position in Molecular biology in USA

The Cihakova lab at the Division of Immunology, Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University Is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to research inflammatory heart disease, cardiac fibrosis and remodeling. The research is supported by newly founded NIH RO1 and support is guaranteed for 5 years. We employ murine model of inflammatory heart disease, experimental autoimmune myocarditis (EAM) to investigate factors that modulate development of myocarditis and its sequela dilated cardiomyopathy. For more information see Baldeviano et al, Circ Research 2011. The successful candidate will perform in vivo and ex vivo mouse experiments, molecular biology and cell culture, and a variety of other general laboratory experiments and will also oversee breading of mice for the project with help of laboratory technician. The desired candidate will have research experience in mouse models, strong flow cytometry skills, RT-PCR, PCR, ELISA, in vitro cultures, blotting, plasmid preparation and other molecular biology and immunology techniques. Candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or a related field, and successful track record of first author publications and good references. The Cihakova laboratory is located in the hospital campus of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. The Johns Hopkins University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women and minorities.

Contact: Daniela Cihakova, MD, PhD; Assistant Professor, Director, Immune Disorders Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Ross 648, 720 Rutland Ave, Baltimore, MD, (410)614-4173, fax 410-614- 3548,danielacihakova@yahoo.com.

To apply: Interested applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a brief description of research accomplishments and contact information (email address and phone number) of three references to danielacihakova@yahoo.com.

Review of applications will begin on November 1st 2013 and continue until the position is filled. This position is available from January 1st 2014.

USA: Postdoctoral scientist Position in Biomedical Sciences

The Nair lab at the Division of Biomedical Sciences, University of California Riverside is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to participate in our research on macrophage responses in immunity and inflammation. We employ murine infection models of hookworm and bacterial infection of the lung and gastrointestinal tract to investigate how macrophages are activated and what factors they secrete to regulate immunity and inflammation. The successful candidate will perform in vivo and ex vivo mouse experiments, molecular biology and cell culture, and a variety of other general laboratory experiments. The desired candidate will have research experience in mouse models of infection, immunity and macrophage activation and a successful track record of first author publications. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or a related field, and less than two years postdoctoral experience. The University of California, Riverside is situated in an historic citrus growing area surrounded by mountain ranges. Riverside is about an hour away from ski slopes, surfing, or hiking in mountain or desert environments, and housing in the area is very affordable. The campus is also located in a prime position to take advantage of the other universities, research institutes, and biotech industries present in Southern California. The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women and minorities.

Contact: Meera Nair, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences, University of California Riverside, CA 92521; Phone: 951-827-7734; FAX (951)-827-2477; e-mail: Meera.Nair@ucr.edu.

To apply:Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research and three referees.

Review of applications will begin on November 1st 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

Web address: http://medschool.ucr.edu/faculty_research/faculty_profiles/bio.html?page=nair_meera.html.

USA: Molecular biology Postdoctoral Position

One of the top-ranked universities in the country, Northwestern University, combines innovative technology and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Pathology and Feinberg Cardiovascular Research Institute for studies of inflammation-resolution in monocytes and macrophages after heart attack and hypoxic wound injury. Studies will interrogate cell-signaling mechanisms in primary cells by molecular biology. Mechanistic studies will be coupled with tests of physiological relevance after surgically inducing myocardial infarction in a survival animal model and compared to human diseased tissue. In vivo experiments will be assayed by flow cytometry, molecular biology, and histology. Surgical, echocardiography, flow, and histology skills are not immediately required and can be learned during the course of studies. A fundamental training in molecular biology is required. Expertise in flow cytometry is favored. Please see our website at thorplab.com. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply: If interested please email a CV, names of two references, and a description of research interests and career goals.

Contact Person: Edward Thorp PhD, FAHA, Assistant Professor, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Pathology & Feinberg Cardiovascular Research Institute, 300 E. Superior St., Office: Tarry 3-705, Lab: Tarry 3-762, Chicago, Illinois 60611; ebthorp@northwestern.edu; Office: 312-503-4309, Lab: 312-503-3140.

Application Time Table: Open ended. Position available immediately.

USA: Multiple postdoctoral positions in cell and molecular immunology

Multiple postdoctoral positions are available immediately to study cell signaling in the immune system at the Baylor Institute for immunology research (BIIR).

The project requires expertise in cell and molecular immunology. We use mouse models of autoimmunity, allergy and cancer. For more information see Venuprasad K et al. Nat Immunol. 2008, Venuprasad K et al. J Clin Invest. 2006, Chang L et al. Cell. 2006, Jeon MS et al. Immunity. 2004, Venuprasad, Cancer Res.2010, Peng D et al. J Immunol. 2011, Ahmed N et al. Nat. Immunol. 2011, Zeng M et al. (manuscript under preparation), Ahmed N et al. ( manuscript under preparation). The applicants with one or more years of postdoctoral experience are preferred but fresh PhD’s are welcome. This is an outstanding opportunity for enthusiastic and hard working postdocs. The environment and the facilities at the at BIIR and the Sammons Cancer center in Dallas, TX is exceptional.

To apply: If interested, please send a CV to Dr. K Venuprasad: Venuprasad.poojary@baylorhealth.edu.

Competitive salary will be offered for the right candidates.

USA: Postdoctoral position to study hematopoietic stem cells

A postdoctoral position is available at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital to study the optimal conditions for gene-correction of hematopoietic stem cells in a mouse model of Artemis-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID-A). This project will: 1) Optimize lentiviral-mediated gene transduction in murine hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) and 2) Establish conditions to maximize engraftment of Artemis-corrected congenic HSC by opening bone marrow niches without high dose chemotherapy. The postdoc would be responsible for designing and implementing experiments for optimizing gene transduction conditions and opening marrow niches using chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy agents in a mouse model of Artemis SCID, analyzing and presenting results and preparing manuscripts for publication.

Requirements: Working with mouse models, flow cytometry and sorting, familiarity with assays of immune function is essential. Experience in gene transduction using lentiviral vectors is desirable. Applicants must have a PhD, but no more than 5 years of postdoctoral training. This position is available starting immediately and salary commensurate to experience. UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities and women.

To apply: Interested applicants should submit a CV, a brief description of research accomplishments, interests and career goals, and contact information (email address and phone number) of three references tomcowan@peds.ucsf.edu.

USA: Immunology Postdoctoral fellowship 2013

A postdoctoral fellowship is available in the Department of Immunology at Genentech to join a group that studies asthma pathogenesis and B cell biology. The successful candidate will apply molecular, biochemical, cellular, and in vivo approaches to study mechanisms of B cell development, activation, and differentiation, intracellular signaling in B cells, and/or IgE isotype-specific B cell biology.

Applicants must have a PhD degree in the biological sciences with a strong background in immunology and a substantial publication record as a graduate student.

To apply:Please send a cover letter and CV, including names and contact information for three references, to Lawren Wu at lawren@gene.com.

Contact: Lawren Wu, Department of Immunology, Genentech Inc, 1 DNA Way, MS 34, South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA, lawren@gene.com.

Website: http://www.gene.com/scientists/our-scientists/lawren-wu.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position in Immunology at USA

The main focus of our research is on the development of a safe, effective and simple-to-use immunologic adjuvant using laser light. The research project will require the use of a combination of approaches ranging from molecular and cellular biology to assessment of mouse models of infectious disease. Experience with flow cytometry, tissue culture, procedures on mice and standard molecular biologic methodologies is desirable. The ideal candidate for this position will be a recent doctoral graduate within the last three years obtaining a PhD or MD/PhD in immunology or a related field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required. At least one first author publication in international peer-reviewed journal(s) is required.

To apply: Please send your application including a cover letter, CV with names and contact information of at least three references to Dr. Satoshi Kashiwagi by email: skashiwagi@partners.org.

Contact: Satoshi Kashiwagi, MD PhD, Instructor in Medicine, Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 149 13th Street, Charlestown, MA 02129; Phone: 617-726-6265; Fax:617-726-5411.

Web address: http://advancingcures.org.

Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Medical School

The Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Medical School is a 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship sponsored by the Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership and the Office for Postdoctoral Fellows.

The Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship is accepting applications from postdoctoral scientists, particularly from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds, in the fields of basic or social sciences. The Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship will prepare postdoctoral researchers for cutting-edge research careers. Postdoctoral fellows will benefit from the highly innovative and creative research environment at Harvard Medical School that emphasizes scientific rigor, collaboration and the pursuit of excellence in science. This fellowship will position the right candidate to make major contributions as scientific and societal leaders.

Applications are being considered on a rolling basis for positions in the following departments on the Quadrangle:

• Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
• Cell Biology
• Genetics
• Global Health and Social Medicine
• Health Care Policy
• Microbiology and Immunobiology
• Neurobiology
• Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology
• Systems Biology
• Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

ELIGIBILITY - Candidates must have:

• completed MD, PhD, ScD, or equivalent in the basic or social sciences by the start date of this research fellowship
• less than five years of relevant postdoctoral research experience
• United States citizenship or permanent residency
• demonstrated motivation for career advancement in research and scholarly excellence

Ordinarily candidates will have at least one first authored publication and some conference presentations. Graduates of Harvard Medical School PhD and MD programs should not apply to work with faculty of the department that granted their doctorate.

ONLINE APPLICATION - Applications must be submitted online and are currently accepted on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants will be selected by the laboratory or program and a committee with representatives from various departments.

To apply: To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please visit:http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dcp/deanspdfellowship.

For more information, please contact: Brian L. Anderson, Program Manager, Harvard Medical School, Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership, 164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115-5818; Tel: 617-432-1083; Fax: 617-432-3834; E-mail: dcp_deanspostdoc@hms.harvard.edu.

Post-doctoral positions cell biology/ molecule imaging/ brain slice electrophysiology

Post-doctoral positions are available starting fall 2013-spring 2014 at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Neuroscience in the group “dynamic organization of synapses”, headed by Daniel Choquet and funded by grants from the European Research Council (ERC) and the Ministry of research (ANR) to work in an interdisciplinary environment on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of synapse organization and plasticity, in particular combining super-resolution technique and electrophysiology on cell cultures and brain slices. (See Heine et al. Science 2008, Opazo et al, Neuron 2010, Nair et al. J. Neuro 2013).

Candidates less than four years after their PhD with excellent past-record of achievement will have expertise in one of the following: cell biology, high resolution or single molecule imaging, brain slice electrophysiology.

Projects range from the analysis of AMPA receptor organization and trafficking at the single molecule level and their physiological function to the development of new high resolution imaging methods and bio-sensors.

Application and informal information may be sought, or pre-application discussions conducted, via e-mail.
Application should include a letter of motivation, a CV and a short summary of your current researches and center of scientific interest.

More details at http://www.iins.u-bordeaux2.fr/research-teams/daniel-choquet-team and http://www.bic.u-bordeaux2.fr/.

To apply: Please send CV and two letters of recommendation to: IINSrecruit@gmail.com.

Contact: Daniel Choquet, Interdisciplinary Institute for Neuroscience, IINS, CNRS UMR 5297, 146 rue Léo Saignat, 33077 Bordeaux Cedex, France

USA: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION in Microbiology/ /Immunology/Molecular Biology

A challenging POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available to work in the lab of Dr. Shabaana Khader, Associate Professor at the Department of Molecular Microbiology, Washington University, St. Louis.

The candidate will study the role of inducible Bronchus Associated Lymphoid tissue (iBALT) in immunity to tuberculosis (see Slight et al, Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2013; Gopal et al, Mucosal Immunology, 2013). The successful candidate should have a recent Ph.D. in Microbiology/ /Immunology/Molecular Biology (within the past year), peer-reviewed publications, be highly motivated and fluent in English. Prior experience with flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining, confocal microscopy, molecular cloning, cell culture, standard microbiological techniques and animal handling skills are required. BSL-3 training is desirable. To apply: Please send curriculum vitae, a brief research statement describing future goals, and the names of three references via e-mail in a single PDF to khader@borcim.wustl.edu.

USA: Postdoctoral fellow position in immunology, molecular, or cell biology

A postdoctoral fellow position is open to study advancing immunotherapeutic approaches in hepatocellular carcinoma in the laboratories of Dr. Stephanie K. Watkins and Dr. Michael Nishimura. Highly motivated recent graduates (PhD and/or MD) with a strong background in immunology, molecular, or cell biology are encouraged to apply. Previous experience working with mice is preferred. Loyola is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer/educator and is committed to drug free and smoke free workplace. Our research is conducted in the Oncology Institute of the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, on the Loyola University Chicago Health Science Campus, located in the west suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. To apply: Interested applicants may send CV and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references via email to: swatkins1@lumc.edu.

Postdoctoral Fellow position in translational research and drug development, USA

The University of Florida is seeking US trainged PHpostdoctoral fellows interested in translational research and drug development. Our laboratory studies how two anticancer genes, BRG1 and BRM are silenced. BRG1 and BRM are catalytic subunits of the SWI/SNF complex, which promotes gene expression by remodeling the chromatin. Since many transcription factors and key cellular proteins required the SWI/SNF complex for their function, it is not surprising that this complex is inactivated during cancer development. Such proteins as Rb and p53 are functionally dependent on BRG1 and BRM and hence their function is impaired with BRG1 and/or BRM loss. We have found that BRM is not mutated by reversibly silenced and can be pharmacologically restored. As BRM and BRG1 re-expression inhibits cancer cell growth, reactivating these proteins is a novel form of targeted therapy.

To this end, we have undertaken high throughput screening to identify novel compounds which can induce BRM. In addition, we have uncovered two 6bp insertational polymorphisms in the BRM promoter region which are tied to BRM silencing. As BRM loss promotes cancer development, we have found that these polymorphisms are predictive of cancer risk as well as patient outcome. Our research encompasses the pursuit of drug development, exploring biomarkers for cancer risk and understand the mechanisms of epigenetic silencing. Postdoctoral fellows will be involved in high throughput drug screening and in the validation of compound hits. Postdoctoral fellows must be well versed in molecular biology techniques such as western blotting, PCR, Q-PCR, cell culture, purification of nucleic acid and using and production of lentil virus.

Postdoctoral fellow must be willing to work with mice as well. For a review of our research, see Oncogene April 2009. Salary range from $35-$45k depending on experience and ability. Please contact Dr. David Reisman M.D., Ph.D. at dnreisman@ufl.edu. Please forward CV and contact information for three references The large, well-equipped laboratory is located in the new Cancer Center at the University of Florida (Gainesville, Florida).

Recent papers
1) Reisman D, Glaros S. and Thompson E.A. SWI/SNF and Cancer, 2009, Oncogene p1-16. 2009 Apr 9;28(14):1653-68.

2) Vanessa Gorden, Colin Rogers, David Reisman. Alterations in SWI/SNF in human cancers (2010) Oncology Reviews, 2010, Volume 4, Number 2, Pages 89-99

3) Sarah Gramling, David Reisman. Discovery of BRM Targeted Therapies: Novel Reactivation of an Anticancer Gene, Letters in Drug Design & Discovery. Vol 8, No. 1, January 2011

4) Liu G, Gramling S, Munoz D, Cheng D, Azad AK, Mirshams M, Chen Z, Xu W, Roberts H, Shepherd FA, Tsao MS, Reisman D. Two novel functional BRM insertion promoter polymorphisms, loss of BRM expression, and lung cancer risk. Oncogene. 2011 Jul 21;30(29):3295-304

5) Gramling S, Rogers C, Liu G, Reisman D. Pharmacologic reversal of epigenetic silencing of the anticancer protein, BRM, a novel targeted treatment strategy Oncogene. 2011 Jul 21;30(29):3289-94
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Postdoctoral fellow position molecular and stem cell biology 2013, USA

A postdoctoral fellow/research associate position is available in the laboratory of Michael Oertel in the Dept. of Pathology (Div. of Experimental Pathology), University of Pittsburgh. The laboratory focuses on stem cells, regeneration, and cell transplantation in the liver with the goal to develop novel strategies for therapeutic tissue replacement.

We are looking for a highly talented and motivated person to carry out research to characterize candidate donor stem/progenitor cells and investigate their repopulation potential in rodent cell transplantation models, as well as the mechanism(s) regulating liver tissue replacement.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D., should have a strong background in molecular and stem cell biology, as well as extensive knowledge in liver related research. We are looking for a successful candidate with good analytical and interpersonal skills, who should be capable to work independently. Experience in molecular and cell biology techniques, including RNA, DNA and protein isolation, PCR, and Western Blot, is required. Expertise in laser capture microscopy is preferred. Experience with cell culture, cell isolation and immunohistochemistry, and proficiency in rat models, including surgical techniques, is desired.

To apply please email a cover letter, CV, summary of previous research experiences, and the contact information of at least 2 references to Michael Oertel, Ph.D., at mio19@pitt.edu.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Post-Doctoral Fellow position molecular virology 2013, USA

The J. Craig Venter Institute (“JCVI”), a not-for-profit research institute dedicated to the advancement of the science of genomics is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join Dr. David Wentworth’s team in the Virology Group at our Rockville, MD location. The major responsibilities of this position will include influenza virus genomics/phylogeny and the development of methods to amplify and analyze the genome of BSL3/4 viral pathogens. Other responsibilities will include designing and executing experiments, analysis of experimental results/data, and training other team members. As a member of a scientific team Post-Doctoral Fellows are also expected to help develop new scientific projects by assisting with the preparation of proposals and to publish the results of their work in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualified candidates will possess a Ph.D. in virology and experience with influenza viruses, and molecular virology including reverse genetics approaches. Preference will be given to candidates that have experience influenza virus replication, pathogenesis and/or vaccine development. 

JCVI offers an excellent working environment and a competitive benefits package. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit our website at www.jcvi.org Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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Postdoctoral researcher position molecular biology/ neuroscience, USA

A postdoctoral researcher position is available at the Neuroscience Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA. Our laboratory studies the roles of miRNA-FOXP2 gene regulation network in neural circuit development, plasticity, and vocal learning in songbirds using a multidisciplinary approach.

Successful candidate should be highly motivated and has a recent PhD in molecular biology and neuroscience. Strong background and hand-on experiences in molecular cloning, viral work, animal surgery, and confocal imaging are desirable. Strong communication and organization skills are required.

Interested candidates should send CV, a brief statement of research accomplishments and interests, any published papers, as well as names and contact information of 3 references to xli4@lsuhsc.edu or keigen@lsuhsc.edu. LSUHSC-NO is an EO/AA employer

Application Deadline: 9/30/2013